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AV55 HZY

2005 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

123,507 mi
Last recorded123,507 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 123,507 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 119,740 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 119,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2024 115,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 110,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 106,275 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 102,911 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 99,750 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 96,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 92,711 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,744 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 79,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 79,341 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken mounting (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,145 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2014 59,056 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,980 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 42,033 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,448 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 16,603 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,749 miles

nearside front bodysill and lower wing panel damage

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AV55 HZY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV55 HZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV55 HZY registered?

AV55 HZY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is AV55 HZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 HZY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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